- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Social anxiety support
About DeAnna
DeAnna Hall is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois with nine years of professional experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes. She also works on issues such as communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, self-love, and social anxiety and phobia.
She focuses on practical conversation and clear steps people can try between sessions. Sessions are used to talk through what is happening now, identify small changes, and practice new ways of handling hard moments. DeAnna adapts her approach depending on what each person needs and the goals they bring to therapy.
Her background as an Illinois LCSW means she has experience in clinical settings and with a range of common mental health concerns. Over nine years she has supported people through transitions, losses, relationship struggles, and the effects of trauma. She explains options and works at a steady pace so decisions about next steps feel manageable.
People can expect straightforward conversation about what’s worrying them and clear suggestions to try between meetings. DeAnna frames therapy as collaborative - she listens, offers techniques, and adjusts the plan as progress is made. Her work aims to reduce overwhelm and build everyday coping skills.
Before booking, readers should confirm the current session formats offered. The site’s booking flow asks a few questions to match people and then schedule a first session.
How therapeutic approaches connect with online sessions
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques often include brief skills-focused methods that teach practical coping tools and trauma-informed approaches that help people make sense of difficult events. Skills-focused work breaks down a problem into concrete steps and practices that can be used between sessions to manage symptoms like anxiety or stress. Trauma-informed approaches pay attention to safety and pacing so difficult memories and reactions are addressed gradually and respectfully.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has and hasn't helped before recommending specific techniques. That collaboration helps pick methods that fit someone’s current needs and comfort level, and plans can be adjusted over time as progress is made.
Confirm the therapist's current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people choose quieter surroundings or skip being on camera if they prefer, so sessions can focus on the work rather than logistics.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation, life purpose, self-love, and social anxiety and phobia.
What is her approach or style in sessions?
She uses practical conversation to identify small changes and coping skills. Sessions emphasize clear steps and collaborative planning rather than only talk.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional work experience in clinical settings and related roles.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential and is licensed in Illinois.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How do fees and payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the booking flow.